Lead Me Not To Temptation...

So, big huge cave. No control. No one home to keep me under control.

You know those Betty Crocker Warm Delights? Thanks to coupons, I picked up a whole stack of them for free. It wouldn't hurt to just have one...

That's what was going through my head. And I seriously almost caved. I was hungry, I wanted sweet, but I kept myself from making a huge mistake. Instead, I ate a bowl of Rice Krispies-with a Tbs of sugar on top. Yes, I know that wasn't a good choice but it was my sacrifice.

This morning guess what hubs wanted for breakfast. Yup, you guessed it, waffles. So today I thought, you know what I'm going to eat one, like normal. I'll work a bit harder this afternoon in my workout.

I only ate half. Honestly, before I was halfway in, I was getting full. And man I was glad. It wasn't that long ago that I could eat the ENTIRE waffle and sometimes still be hungry. Great change.

Through this whole journey I felt as though my stomach (which by the way, has always been slim--until these past 3 or 4 years) was not slimming down at all. And that has totally bummed me out. And then this morning, it seems as though something may have changed. I hope I'm not jinxing it but I think it might be finally losing inches-let us hope!

Tomorrow is weights and measures. I'm hoping for a loss of a couple pounds-please...don't make me beg.

A Love Affair with Waffles

Upon our engagement, we received a life-changing gift. Of course we didn't know that at the time. Back then it was simply a waffle maker. Well, that's not exactly true. We received a *real* waffle maker--you know, the one you rotate 180 degrees--beeps when it's done--comes out perfectly every time...

Since receiving that amazing gift I'm sure the hubs and I have put on 20 pounds. This thing is amazing. When company comes over, we make waffles. When we do brunch with friends, we make waffles. They're even requested from us because they're that good.

Hubby, usually the weekend late sleeper, will often roll over after just waking and mumble, "Waffle?"

So, today--me 12 days into the Shred--hubby of course asks for a waffle. Let me just sum this up for you. The waffle alone has 200 cals and 13 grams of fat. Then add butter, 11 grams of fat per Tbs (and a bazillion calories), and finally the syrup. No fat but another 200 calories. Can you see now why when he said, "Waffle," I dreaded making them?

But make them I did. He got the straight-up regular waffle. But I modified my butter and syrup concoction. I used Smart Balance 'butter' on mine and less syrup. Then, halfway into the waffle I grew bored and full. Strangely, I did eat two or three more bites, but left one entire wedge and part of another one behind.

Now, is it because the Smart Balance tastes nothing like butter and really disappointed my taste buds or is my stomach finally adjusting to different food and different amounts?

Either way, I'm glad. Let's hope it stays with me.

Now, I just need to find some healthy foods that will keep me fuller longer. Any suggestions?